For some reason, she felt very unhappy.

Judging from Xie Qinglan's actions, it's probably obvious to anyone that she likes Shang Yanxing.

Jiang Susu felt somewhat irritable.

After returning to Shuixie Villa, Shang Yanxing arranged accommodations for Xie Qinglan.

Shang Yanxing told Xie Qinglan to tidy up her things herself. He went downstairs and saw Jiang Susu sitting alone in the living room, looking somewhat depressed.

Shang Yanxing's footsteps were so light that Jiang Susu didn't even notice him when he walked right up to her.

Shang Yanxing stared at Jiang Susu and asked, "What's wrong, Madam? Why do you seem unhappy?"

Hearing Shang Yanxing's voice, Jiang Susu finally came to her senses.

She looked up and saw Shang Yanxing standing in front of her, looking at her.

Jiang Susu's eyes darted around, "I...I'm not unhappy."

She was unwilling to say it, but Shang Yanxing had already figured it out long ago.

Shang Yanxing extended his hand to Jiang Susu and said, "Let me take you somewhere, Madam."

Jiang Susu asked, somewhat puzzled, "Where to?"

But Shang Yanxing preferred to keep her in suspense, saying, "You'll know when it's time, Madam."

Jiang Susu handed her hand to Shang Yanxing, who took her hand, and the two left the Waterside Villa.

Shang Yanxing didn't let Xu Ze come along; instead, he drove himself.

So Jiang Susu was allowed to sit in the passenger seat.

Shang Yanxing sat in the driver's seat and, seeing that Jiang Susu was not wearing a seatbelt, reached out to fasten it for her.

"I... I can do it myself."

Shang Yanxing smiled, reached for the seatbelt, and said, "How can I let Madam do this?"

The two were very close, and Shang Yanxing looked down at Jiang Susu.

Their eyes met, and Jiang Susu subconsciously looked away. She could even clearly feel the hot breath that Shang Yanxing exhaled, making her neck feel tingly and itchy.

Then my heart started beating faster for no reason.

"Is Madam unhappy because of Xie Qinglan?"

Actually, he had already noticed the girl's emotions at the airport.

Moreover, Xie Qinglan seemed unfriendly, so it's normal for the young girl to be unhappy.

Jiang Susu explained somewhat flusteredly, "No, I... I wasn't unhappy because of her."

She had no right to be unhappy. Xie Qinglan and Shang Yanxing were childhood sweethearts, but what was she to them?

So what right do they have to be unhappy?

Shang Yanxing knew the girl was being stubborn, so he didn't press her further. "Whatever the reason, I hope Madam won't be unhappy."

Jiang Susu glanced at Shang Yanxing. Why... why did he care so much about her feelings?

Actually, we can ignore her, since they don't have any other relationship.

Jiang Susu was a little confused about this man. Was Shang Yanxing nice to everyone?

If it weren't for her, would Shang Yanxing have been kind to other women as well?

But the fact that he would defend himself in front of Xie Qinglan shows that he isn't nice to everyone.

But what reason does she have to expect her man to treat her so well?

Jiang Susu was a little confused; she didn't know what Shang Yanxing was thinking.

Sometimes she even thought that Shang Yanxing liked her, but it seemed unlikely that the two of them would be together.

Along the way, Jiang Susu thought about many things, but ultimately couldn't come up with anything.

Shang Yanxing took her to a dessert shop.

The two got out of the car, and Shang Yanxing took Jiang Su's hand, preparing to enter the dessert shop.

Jiang Susu glanced at the dessert shop. "Why did you bring me here?"

"Didn't you say you were in a bad mood? Eating something sweet might cheer you up in a little while."

The little girl was unhappy, so of course he had to coax her.

I've never coaxed a girl before, so I don't know if this will work.

Jiang Susu felt a mix of emotions she couldn't quite describe.

How could this man be so good?

He even thought about making her happy.

Seeing that Jiang Susu did not refuse, Shang Yanxing continued, "Let's go, let's buy a cake for Madam."

Shang Yanxing led Jiang Susu into the dessert shop.

As soon as they entered, a waiter introduced them to the desserts.

Before Jiang Susu could speak, Shang Yanxing said to the waiter, "My wife likes matcha flavor. Do you have any recommendations?"

Jiang Susu looked at Shang Yanxing, somewhat surprised. This man still remembered her favorite food?

The waiter introduced, "Hello, sir, we have matcha mousse cake, matcha milk tea with cream topping, and matcha ice cream. What would your spouse like to eat?"

Shang Yanxing turned to look at Jiang Susu and asked, "What would you like to eat, Madam? Cake or ice cream?"

"I'd like a matcha ice cream." It seemed like it had been a long time since she had made a special trip out to buy an ice cream like this.

Shang Yanxing nodded, then said to the waiter, "Then I'll have a matcha ice cream."

"Okay, sir, please wait a moment."

Shang Yanxing and Jiang Susu sat together, waiting for the waiter to make the ice cream.

Just as Shang Yanxing sat down, he seemed to suddenly remember something and stood up again.

Seeing a merchant?! Jiang Susu couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

"Madam, please wait here for a moment. I'll be right back after I go out for a bit."

Jiang Susu didn't ask any questions, she just nodded and agreed, "Oh, okay."

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